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August 1, 2014 | Brief
Learn how economic and social conditions can directly influence child development and lifelong health—and what can be done to promote wellness among vulnerable children.
January 1, 2013 | Report
This report provides a profile of health in America, focusing specifically on the role that social factors like neighborhood features, early childhood, income, education, and race and ethnicity play.
January 1, 2009 | Journal Article
In this study, the authors consider the effects of racism on African American women's experience of childbirth. Using focus groups, the authors explore whether racism and its ensuing stress is responsible for the high number of preterm African-American babies.
October 1, 2008 | Report
This chartbook from the RWJF Commission to Build a Healthier America focuses on the health of children to explore whether we are reaching our full health potential as a nation and in every state.
March 1, 2011 | Brief
This issue brief examines the links between stress and health.
March 1, 2011 | Brief
This issue brief examines how social and economic conditions shape children's health.
March 1, 2011 | Brief
This issue brief examines the factors that shape health-related behaviors.
April 1, 2011 | Brief
This issue brief examines how race and socioeconomic factors shape health.
April 1, 2011 | Brief
This issue brief examines how income and wealth can shape health.
May 1, 2011 | Brief
This issue brief examines how education can influence health.